Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto six hours behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you catch your JNB to YYZ flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JNB and YYZ include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
R 9,182 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 9,970. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to YYZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JNB to YYZ.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near JNB. Whether you have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and discover Toronto and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport to central Toronto has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Toronto. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to YYZ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Toronto, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its popular sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.